# SessionBand Original vs SynthMaster 2

The clearest difference is rating: SynthMaster 2 at 4.8 against SessionBand Original's 3.8. SynthMaster 2 also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SessionBand Original's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and ads (none vs shown).

SessionBand Original costs $8.99 and SynthMaster 2 $14.99 up front. SynthMaster 2 sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. SessionBand Original asks for nothing beyond the download.

SynthMaster 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynthMaster 2 has 473 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of SessionBand Original's written reviews are positive against 68% of SynthMaster 2's.

SessionBand Original ships an update every 2 months, SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SessionBand Original | SynthMaster 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionband-original/id580135085/reviews) | **[4.8 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **473** |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1000 MB | 918 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UK Music Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/579320222) | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) |

## What reviewers say

### SessionBand Original

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionband-original/id580135085)

Create professional-quality music in minutes with this chord-based loop app. It converts selected chords into studio-quality audio across 71 genres, even if you have no musical experience. Build, mix, and share royalty-free tracks on the go.

**Highlights:** Chord-based audio loops, 71 music styles, Instant style flipping, Track builder, Auto-transpose, Mix and record tracks, Royalty-free music creation

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 High-quality professional audio recordings
- 🎸 Wide variety of musical styles and genres
- 💡 Excellent tool for songwriting and composition
- ⚡ Quick and easy chord progression creation
- 🎼 Great for jamming and practicing with backing tracks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Poor user interface design and unintuitive controls
- ⚠️ Limited chord variations available
- 📥 Extremely tedious download process for additional styles
- 🔌 WiFi-only downloads, no cellular support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when saving chord progressions
- App crashes when editing chords
- App crashes when adding more than one chord
- App crashes after importing files
- App crashes on iPhone X when returning to app

**Requested features**

- Audiobus compatibility
- MIDI file export functionality
- Pause/play button in edit mode
- Real-time MIDI keyboard input support
- Zoomed-out preview for full page view during performance


### SynthMaster 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584)

This powerful software synthesizer offers a vast array of sound design capabilities, including multiple oscillator modes, extensive modulation options, and a wide selection of filters. Explore over 1000 factory presets or create your own unique sounds. Available as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Multiple oscillator modes (Basic, Additive, Wavetable, Vector), Extensive modulation architecture, 6 filter categories, Import custom wave files, 1000+ factory presets, Standalone app and AUv3 plugin

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Burak Yeter Synth Sounds Vol1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aiyn Zahev Expansion 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Michael Kastrup Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| EDM Stars Volume 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alonso Sound Future Rave | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Techno Bits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Club Sequences Vol.1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Art Rock Basics | $2.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Signature Sounds Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NU Sounds of the World | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Japan Vintage | $4.99 | one-time |
| NatLife Future Bass Sounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Danyella EDM Expansion Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Natlife Disco Funk | $4.99 | one-time |
| Insigne Essentials 4 Clubbin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Desktop Presets Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Expansions Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best synth on iPad
- 👍 Delicious sound
- 👍 Tremendously powerful synth
- 👍 Great synth with complex possibilities and great sound(s)
- 👍 Perfeito

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Auswahl der Modulationsquellen funktioniert nicht richtig
- 🐛 Echt schlecht
- 🐛 Broken Preset System for a powerful synth
- 🐛 Please fix the OSC behavior on Square and Saw
- 🐛 Preset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not loading correctly
- Modulation not working after loading project
- Skin resets to default
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Pitch bend/glide for imported samples
- Integration with AUM audio mixer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SessionBand Original free?

SessionBand Original costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SynthMaster 2 free?

SynthMaster 2 costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SessionBand Original or SynthMaster 2?

SynthMaster 2 is rated higher. SessionBand Original averages 3.8 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while SynthMaster 2 averages 4.8 from 473 ratings.

### Do SessionBand Original or SynthMaster 2 have ads?

SynthMaster 2 shows ads; SessionBand Original does not.

### Which is updated more often, SessionBand Original or SynthMaster 2?

SessionBand Original ships an update every 2 months, and SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, SessionBand Original was updated on October 22, 2026 and SynthMaster 2 on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*